Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSIS6044A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage GIS data

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSIS6044A - Manage GIS data
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to capture, store, validate and upgrade geographic information data and systems, and to ensure their integrity for specified outcomes.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the application of planning, organising, monitoring, problem-solving, error analysis and accuracy; designing and interpreting technical documentation; and a practical understanding of technology. The skills and knowledge acquired on completion of this unit would support the needs of employees in surveying and spatial information services (SSIS).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine data requirements.
  • Organisational needs are identified in consultation with functional areas of an organisation.
  • Data requirements are defined according to organisational and end user needs and industry standards.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example CPPSIS6042A Coordinate information gathering and GIS development and CPPSIS6043A Develop, monitor and maintain geographic information systems.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

managing GIS tasks and organisational data requirements

monitoring and reviewing use of GIS systems

knowledge of organisational GIS data requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines, regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Context of assessment

Holistic: based on the performance criteria, evidence guide, range statement, and required skills and knowledge.

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information. If this is not practicable, observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients’ objectives and industry expectations are met. If the clients’ objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of SIS requirements to assess competency.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge (in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment, questions are to be identical).

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

analytical skills to analyse GIS system options and application architecture

communication skills to:

consult effectively with clients and colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral, written and visual means

initiative and enterprise skills to:

apply judgement relating to suitability of data

interpret project requirements

negotiate with clients

literacy skills to:

assess, develop and use workplace information

prepare and manage documentation and information flow

read and write specification reports, including technical reports

research and access information in order to source geographic information

numeracy skills to:

analyse errors

estimate costs

perform mental calculations

record with accuracy and precision

planning and organising skills to:

plan and prioritise activities to meet contractual requirements

conduct project activity

manage information

self-management skills to:

maintain attention to detail

manage project activity

meet deadlines

spatial skills to:

archive and retrieve spatial data

capture geographic information

conduct quality audit

manage and manipulate spatial data

technology skills to use computers to develop business documentation

Required knowledge

complex spatial information technologies

data management processes

data output and distribution technologies, including:

graphic interfaces

macro development

networks

query languages

remote access

scripting

database structures, including the relationship of spatial features of database

effects of spatial and temporal resolution of the information content of remote-sensed data

GIS software, such as:

ArcInfo

GenaMap

MapInfo

information management techniques

legislation relating to:

appropriate Acts

copyright

freedom of information

intellectual property

trade practices

organisational and industry policies and practices relating to:

custodianship of data

industry practices, policies and standards

requirements relevant to managing GIS data:

accuracy and precision requirements

data formats

statutory requirements relating to managing GIS data

potential inaccuracies and problems relating to GIS data

quality standards, including quality improvement practices

remote sensing technologies, including:

aerial photography

coordinate geometry

digitising

scanning

spatial phenomena

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Data may include:

computer records

graphical

user application programs, such as:

accounting packages

databases

spreadsheets

hard copy documents, such as:

books

maps

plans

work registers

information, such as:

census data

community facilities

demographic data

local government facilities

organisational locations

property classifications

property boundaries

property ownership

transport routes

utilities

zonings

spatial

textual.

End users may include:

elected members

general public

land information authorities

local government

real estate agents

residents

state and federal government departments

statutory bodies, including land titles office

transport companies

utilities.

Industry standards may include:

confidentiality

informal practices not detailed in manuals or standard operating procedures

privacy

protocols.

Data standards may include:

standards determined by the end user relating to:

acquisition

quality

storage.

Internal and external sources and networks may include:

internal:

aerial photographs

deed books

plans

surveys

transaction books

external:

GIS sites

GIS vendors

government departments or authorities

land titles office

local government

orthophotography

private industry

products

property agencies

street directory companies

surveys

telecommunications industry

water authorities

user groups

utility organisations

preparation of cross-sections and plans, with all information included

professional or technical literature

survey data demographic requirements.

Data input technologies may include:

hard copy material

remote sensing, including:

aerial photography

coordinate geometry

digitising

scanning

surveys.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Organisational needs are identified in consultation with functional areas of an organisation. 
Data requirements are defined according to organisational and end user needs and industry standards. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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